S1E6: Pixel Mapping - How to Create Interactive Lighting

Whether it's virtual or conventional, today’s data driven lighting set-ups demand a level of communication and versatility that the Rainbow Series has in spades.
In this episode of The Science, we explore pixel mapping - the process of mapping a video or photo on to a light or an array or lights to create interactive lighting.
Chapters
00:025 What is pixel mapping
00:43 The 3 steps of pixel mapping
01.15 DMX profiles
03:00 Global parameters
03:23 Media assets
04:45 Patching media assets
05.30 Building your array
06:30 Sending media to lights
07:50 Pixel mapping example
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼
▪️ Mbox Media Server
▪️ Planar CLI 1.9-M2 LED Wall
▪️ Road Hog 4 Desk
▪️ Hog4 HPU
Credits:
Ben Dynice - Lighting Programmer/Writer/Himself
Steven Strong - Director
Tim Kang - Director of Photography
Tom Hand - Producer/Camera Operator
Jeff Maroun - Writer
Ray Gonzales - Gaffer
Triston Strong - Editor
Jeremy Stramaglio - Art Department
DMX Profiles Optimized for Pixel Mapping
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Parameter Channel Groups
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Global Parameters
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[@thegranitegaffer]

Love it! Was able to set up my own double rainbows yesterday to run some IBL. Already have the DP's in the Denver market excited for the possibilities!!

[@QuasarScience]

That's awesome to hear. Great work!

[@felipekuhn]

Don’t understand yet how to connect my light with the computer?

[@IrfanKhan-sw8lb]

great

[@cjadams7434]

awesome stuff! what software are you using for pixel mapping? what hardware?

[@QuasarScience]

Hey CJ, here's the list tools used in this video
▪️ Mbox Media Server
▪️ Planar CLI 1.9-M2 LED Wall
▪️ Road Hog 4 Desk
▪️ Hog4 HPU
Let us know if you'd like to discuss anything else

[@cjadams7434]

@@QuasarScience Thanks!